Season 14

95.1 FM KNVC is community radio programmed for the people by the people, headed up by Steve Funk and Will Houk who, much to our pleasure and invite, dropped by the Dogwater Studios to give us the four one one on what’s happening with their totally rad homegrown radio station in Carson City.  For one … Continue reading "S14E16: KNVC 95.1 FM: On The Air With Funk & Houk"

This week for our 550th episode, we have a personal hero of ours, family man, talented athlete, songwriter and brilliant guitarist Dave Berry of the well known rocking funk outfit Jelly Bread.  We first talked with him way back in the first season of the podcast, 2011, towards the end of his then band PufferBilly.  … Continue reading "#550 S14E15 Dave Berry: Long Road Driven "

This week we have a great zoom chat with Tyler Edwards from the NorCal metal group Greybush.  Tyler says the name is because they’re men of a certain age and the changing colors not unlike the foliage in the fall. This isn’t their first rodeo in the music scene and with age comes experience and … Continue reading "#549 S14E14 Greybush- Tyler Goes To Knob Noster"

Holy shit! This week’s guests hail from one of our musical sister cities, Nevada City California. With Tony on drums, “Poop”Nick on guitar and demonic vocals and Sage on bass. Devine Defecation are a tight dirty chunky Cookie Monster, stoner deathcore Heavy Metal thrash band,(I think that covers it) that are not to be poo … Continue reading "S14E13-Divine Defecation: Talkin’ Sh!t"

We’re halfway through our Women’s March and this week we’re joined by our friend and local folk rock hero Kat Heart! We were going to have one of her bands (Sierra Sirens, Kat Heart and the Business) on but the stars just didn’t align for that. Not to worry, Kat packed up her pedal board … Continue reading "S14E9 Kat Heart- Wild At Heart"

Our annual Women’s March continues with the soulful folk sounds of Kasey Christensen accompanied by her boyfriend, local folk hero Liam Kyle Cahill!  We had a ball getting to know this talented singer songwriter with her beautiful vocals and heartfelt songs.  Kasey also owns the popular restaurant Sűp so we talk a bit about that, … Continue reading "S14E8- Kasey Christensen with Liam Ky...

After illness and snowstorms, we are back! Kicking off our annual Women’s March salute to local ladies who make music, we have a blast from the past, singer songwriter Robin Robinson! Robin and Nick were friends back in the 90’s, attending open mics and local shows at old school Reno venues like the Blue Lamp … Continue reading "#542 S14E7 Robin Robinson-Burgled by Katherine Hepburn "

For Valentines we get bromantic. Three rad dudes from established Reno bands like Ostracized, Grimedog and Filipendejo among others, Lucas Grimes guitar and vocals, Tyrell Cruz bass and vocals and Kevin Montoya drums and vocals are the new super group and power trio BANG MARRY KILL. Funky and reminiscent of funny jam acts like Ween, … Continue reading "S14E6: Bang Marry Kill- Thank You So Ha...

We had a rocking good time hanging out with Trevor Lame-Vocals, Guitar Cheyenne Cha Cha-Bass and Jake Sticks-the drummer who are now collectively known as brand new baby low fi sonic punk band Drought. Only a half a year in the life of Drought and they’re already landing some great gigs and of course their … Continue reading "S14E5-Drought: High and Dry"

This week on WLP we welcome Nevada City’s No Healer with Justin on drums, Barry guitar and vocals, and Blake on bass. They are a genuine, sonic garage, kickass rock and roll outfit. With influences like the Stooges, Dead Moon and the Sonics this power trio knows how to keep it raunchy, hooky, fast paced … Continue reading "S14E4: No Healer-Nutria"

We are back with folkin’ funny lady Canyon White! After a lengthy discussion about colonoscopies and cheeseburgers, we dive right into catching up with this longtime northern Nevada musical nomad, and friend of the show. Canyon always has a full schedule including hosting open mic sessions, radio shows and acoustic performances.  She is embarking on … Continue reading "S14E3: That’s Wha...

Howdy Reno neighbors and neighborenos! We are back with a fresh new band to meet and explore. It’s 2024 and the young folks are still punk rocking for the betterment of mankind and for the sheer fun, absurdity and love of it all. These antiwar, pro equality anarcho-punx, Death Means Profit are comprised of Lilith … Continue reading "S14E2: Death Means Profit: High Desert Crust Punks"

Welcome back and happy new year! Season 14 kicks off with the hardcore metal act The Latest Fashion!  With local luminaries in the Reno music scene, Chris Tuffino on drums, Benjamin Tyler Brown on bass, Tony Jensen on guitar, Corey Nuckolls also on guitar, and Jeremy Granata bringing the monster vocals. They’re all amazing musicians … Continue reading "#536 S14 E1 Hardcore ‘24: The Late...